Scholarships

The Northern Nevada CCIM Chapter awards Named Education Scholarships to candidates pursuing the CCIM Designation. The scholarships honor individuals for their outstanding service to the chapter, the commercial real estate industry, and their communities. Each is fully funded through the CCIM Foundation, which reimburses recipients directly after they complete their course.

Applications received before February 1 will be held and reviewed with that year's applicants. Applications received after August 31 will be considered in the following year's cycle. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Annual Scholarship Cycle

  • February 1: Applications open
  • August 31: Application deadline
  • September: The Candidate Guidance Committee reviews all applications
  • By October 31: The Board votes on the Committee's recommendations
  • Within 7 days of the vote: Award letters are sent with detailed instructions
  • Within 21 days of the award letter: Recipients become active, paid Chapter members. The award is not issued until membership is active.
  • Through December 31 of the following year: Recipients enroll in and complete their chosen course, unless the CCIM Foundation grants an extension
  • Within 14 days of completing the course: Recipients submit their certificate of completion, and the CCIM Foundation reimburses them directly

At a Glance

  • Number of Scholarships: Up to three awarded each year, one from each named scholarship fund, based on qualified applicants
  • Scholarship Value: $1,000 to $1,500 per scholarship, depending on available funding in the fund selected by the Board
  • Reimbursement: Recipients are reimbursed by the CCIM Foundation after successfully completing their course
  • Eligible Courses: CI 101, CI 102, CI 103, and CI 104
  • Chapter Membership: Not required to apply. Required before an award is issued.

Our Named Scholarships

Brad Bonkowski Memorial Scholarships (Bighorn Sheep and Elk)

A CCIM since 2002, Brad Bonkowski was broker and owner of NAI Alliance Carson City. He served as president of the local Board of Realtors, was twice named Realtor of the Year, and spent eight years as a Carson City Supervisor, including time as Acting Mayor. An active member of this chapter and Treasurer of CREW Northern Nevada, Brad passed away in 2022. He hiked, biked, hunted, and explored the world and, most of all, Northern Nevada.

Dewey Struble CCIM Scholarship

Dewey Struble, CCIM, has practiced commercial real estate in Reno since 1986. He served as 1998 national president of the CCIM Institute, has been an Institute director since 1992, and received its Jay W. Levine Award for Distinguished Service. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a master's degree from Caltech, he is known across the organization as a dedicated friend and mentor.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must meet ALL of the following:

  • Be actively pursuing the CCIM Designation (enrolled in or planning to enroll in Designation coursework, or progressing through the portfolio and exam process)
  • Not have an outstanding balance owed to the Chapter or the CCIM Institute
  • Become an active, paid member of the Northern Nevada CCIM Chapter, in good standing, before the award is issued. Chapter membership is not required to apply.

What the Scholarship Covers

Awards may be used toward CI 101, CI 102, CI 103, and CI 104.

Other required Designation education, including the ethics course, negotiation training, the Core Concepts Review course, and the Comprehensive Exam, may be considered at the Board's discretion, subject to CCIM Foundation approval. Applicants should note their intended use in the application.

How the Scholarship Works

  • Reimbursement Structure: Recipients are reimbursed by the CCIM Foundation after successful completion of their course. The Chapter does not handle scholarship funds.
  • Payment Method: Direct deposit to the recipient's bank account through the CCIM Foundation
  • Completion Window: Recipients must complete their course within the timeframe set by the CCIM Foundation, currently through December 31 of the year after the award is made

Important Restrictions

  • Cannot be applied retroactively to any course already taken
  • Not redeemable for cash
  • One scholarship per applicant, per fund, each year
  • Course completion required: The CCIM Foundation does not reimburse courses that were not completed
  • Non-transferable: A scholarship cannot be transferred by the recipient

Selection Process

Who Reviews Applications?

Applications are reviewed by the Candidate Guidance Committee, which makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. All awards are approved by a Board vote.

Selection Criteria

Applications are evaluated based on:

  • Demonstrated commitment to a commercial real estate career and to earning the CCIM Designation  
  • Engagement with the Northern Nevada CCIM Chapter and its events
  • Quality and thoughtfulness of application responses
  • Priority for applicants who have not yet received a Chapter scholarship

Recipient Expectations

Recipients are encouraged to stay engaged with the Chapter and to share their CCIM experience with future candidates.

How to Apply

  1. Verify eligibility: Review the requirements above.
  2. Complete the online application: Use the button below to open the application form. A candidate statement and current resume are required.
  3. Submit by the deadline: Applications are accepted from February 1 through August 31 each year.

Applications received before February 1 will be held and reviewed with that year's applicants. Applications received after August 31 will be considered in the following year's cycle. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Questions?

For questions about the scholarship program, eligibility requirements, or the application process, please contact the Chapter Administrator:

Northern Nevada CCIM Chapter Phone: 775-224-7038 Email: [email protected]

Additional CCIM Foundation Scholarships

CCIM professionals may also be eligible for other scholarship opportunities offered by the CCIM Foundation, including the Veterans Scholarship and the Diversity Scholarship. Application timing and amounts are set by the Foundation, so please check its site for current details.

       

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